Author: Larry Heath

Welcome to our new feature the AU crew poll, in which we ask our contributor base a simple question and take a look at the results. This week we asked our contributors: How often do you download the free “Single of The Week” on iTunes? Here were the results: Rest assured that Apple have not…

In our new series Song Riff Offs, we look at a popular recent song, and trace the riffs back to their origins. In the spirit of the Gary Numan Pleasure Principle tour, we thought we’d kick things off with an oldy … but a goody. THE RIFF OFF THE ORIGINAL Yes, that’s right – London…

Larry Heath sits down with American Soul singer and musician Eli “Paperboy” Reed at the 2011 Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival to discuss his new album, playing at Bluesfest and much more…

Larry Heath catches up with up and coming Brisbane based blues-rock two piece Transvaal Diamond Syndicate (Christian Tryhorn and Tim Price), while the sun sets at the 2011 Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival.

It’s time for another top five countdown! This week, we’re looking at five of our favourite feature films which feature a score and a soundtrack by a mainstream artist. It seems to be all the rage these days, and as we go through the list, I think you’ll start to figure out why… brilliant albums…

Larry Heath catches up with Sydney based Blues musician Ray Beadle at the 2011 Byron Bay Bluesfest.

Welcome to the new An Industry Conversation on the AU review. Today we chat with Adrian Basso – President of Community Broadcasting Association of Australia – about the establishment of community digital radio services in mainland capital cities around the country. This launch will provide communities in each city with greater choice and a new…

Tomorrow will see Melbourne band Trial Kennedy release their sophomore record Living Undesigned and set off on a massive national tour. In advance of this, we had a chat with drummer Shaun Gionis. First up, congratulations on the new album! Much has been said about this almost being Trial Kennedy 2.0… does it feel like…

We at the AU review are LOVING the new Battles record Gloss Drop and can’t wait for you all to hear it. The band have released a bit of a taste of what to expect in their new single “Ice Cream”. They have accompanied its release with a provocative music video from the same team…

Happy Music Video Monday! We get quite a lot of music videos here at the AU review, so we thought we’d start putting together a weekly article to ensure that you see all the fun stuff we’re getting to watch! First up is PNAU. You may have heard their new single “The Truth” oscillating throughout…

Larry Heath sits down with with Neil Murray, founding member of the Warumpi Band at the 22nd Annual Byron Bay Bluesfest. An artist of many pursuits, they talk about his recent book “My Island Home”, his latest album “Witness”, his collaboration with Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil and a play he wrote back in 1999…

When it comes to regional music festivals, you don’t get much bigger, nor more exciting, than the travelling circus that is Groovin’ The Moo. From the crowds to the bands to its general atmosphere, I have to say that Groovin’ has fast become one of my favourite annual Australian music events. So it was with…

Sydney Opera House today announced that the curator of Vivid LIVE, Stephen Pavlovic has secured one of the world’s most enduringly influential bands, The Cure to perform for Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House. Appearing onstage with a uniquely evolving line-up of band members past and present, The Cure “Reflections” will see the band perform…

Award winning, Australian garage rock band British India will be adding an exclusive Northern Territory date to their national tour – to headline Red Bull Bedroom Jam’s first round finale event – The Backyard Jam on Saturday 7th May in Alice Springs. Red Bull Bedroom Jam is on a mission to discover the crème de…

Larry Heath sits down with guitar virtuoso Nathan Cavaleri (right) and drummer extraordinaire Col Hatchman (left) to discuss their project Nat Col and the Kings at the 22nd Annual Byron Bay Bluesfest.

While at the Hotel Utah in San Francisco, just a few days after playing SXSW and The Aussie BBQ in New York, Andrew Wade catches up with Brisbane rock band Grand Atlantic. The boys chat about their SXSW and Aussie BBQ experiences – how it compared to last year – and let us in on…

As well as delivering some of the biggest names in Australian and International music, the annual Splendour in the Grass festival continually delivers an impressive collection of ‘bands on the fringe’ – the sorts of artists you mightn’t be familiar with YET, but by the guestimate of the organisers, but the time you see them…

Larry Heath sits down with Darwin’s Leah Flanagan at the 22nd Annual Bluesfest in Byron Bay. A member of the Black Arm Band, we discuss her heritage, her album Nirvana Nights, touring, playing Bluesfest and more.

Larry Heath sits down with Lenka on her Birthday at the Aussie BBQ at SXSW. Now based in the USA, Lenka became a household name after appearing on the Somersault soundtrack with Decoder Ring. Based these days in Brooklyn, we find out what she’s been up to, and get her advice for bands who’ll be…

You recently celebrated the launch of a double a-side 7″ signal. It has been quite a few years since your second record – what was it like to get back into the studio and record? Recording for me is always a strange mix of stress and pleasure. Over time I had forgotten about the stress…

Over a drink in Kings Cross, Larry Heath sat down with Jeff Martin of the legendary The Tea Party. Although a reunion was announced the week after our chat, no hint was given in this interview, as we discussed his latest project – Jeff Martin 777, which is a collaborative effort between Jeff, Jay Cortez…

They say necessity is the mother of all invention – and out of the need for a consistent alternative rock and roll band night comes Gunslinger Nights. The once a month show will be held at the Sydney’s iconic Annandale Hotel, starting off with a bang on Saturday the 30th of April and continuing on…

In this UNCUT SXSW video interview, Larry Heath catches up with Perth based rock and roll band The Novocaines, to find out what they’ve been up to and how they’re enjoying Austin.

We found Darren Hanlon wandering around The Aussie BBQ, so thought we best sit him down for a chat. This was his second consecutive year at SXSW, so we gain some words of wisdom, touring America, and talk about his latest album. Video shot by Andrew Wade.

Larry Heath chats to Perth experimental rock group Injured Ninja at the Aussie BBQ in Austin, Texas. This UNCUT video was shot in glorious 2D by Andrew Wade.

Larry Heath from the AU review chats to Brisbane’s DZ Deathrays in this UNCUT interview from SXSW (The Aussie BBQ). The band is made up of Shane Parsons on vocals and Simon Ridley on drums – and Larry chats to them both here, about the recent name change, touring North America and more! Video shot…

Larry Heath heads to Canadian Blast at SXSW and chats to Jen Lane, Buck 65, Jenn Grant & learns about Herzio.

Larry Heath from the AU review chats to Brisbane’s Hungry Kids of Hungary at the annual Aussie BBQ in Austin, TX (SXSW). In this UNCUT video, we chat about their adventures touring Canada and America.

Catching up with Robin Waters of The Boat People (Brisbane) while at the Aussie BBQ in Austin, TX.

In this UNCUT SXSW video, Larry Heath catches up with Sydney based musician Anthony Hughes.